12 Ways To Get Your Mojo Back

According to Tony Schwartz who wrote The Power Of Full Engagement, exercise is the no.1 method for emotional renewal. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed or stressed, or depressed or unmotivated, get outside in the fresh air, move your body, work up a sweat and you’ll feel revitalised in no time. You’ll get your mojo back almost instantaneously! You’ll be happy to hear that’s not the only advice in this post. Here are 12 ways to get your mojo back including getting into the sun, learning something new, eating more healthily, making a mix tape, breathing and giving to others. Plus more. This is from Livestrong. If you go to their site you’ll find an easy to follow slideshow, link for which is below.

Get In Shape

Exercise is a great way to put the zest back into your life. It’s similar to taking an antidepressant, neurochemically speaking. Not to mention, you’ll look better and feel healthier once you have a consistent exercise routine. Psychologist James Blumenthal at Duke University performed a study with older individuals diagnosed with depression. The study involved two treatment plans that consisted of exercise and medication. He collected data on how each patient responded to either aerobic exercise, psychotropic medication or a combination of the two. After 16 weeks of care, all patients were significantly less depressed. When the researchers followed up with the patients, they found those who continued the exercise treatment were still experiencing the mental-health benefits.

Make a Mix Tape

When you control the type of music you listen to, you can change your mood. Spend some time gathering songs that inspire you and make you feel happy, alive and sexy. Avoid songs that bring you down and remind you of the pain you’ve endured. It’s important that you are strategic during the low points of your life, specifically with what you do and do not allow in it. Research from Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, found that music has a huge effect on your mood, especially the lyrics, so consciously choose the soundtrack of your life.

Eat Better

Julia Ross, author of “The Mood Cure” and “The Diet Cure,” says you can actually eat your way back to a healthy, robust mojo. Avoid drinking too much caffeine, which is a serotonin blocker. Decrease your intake of sweets and simple carbohydrates because they spike your blood sugar, are quickly gobbled up by your body and leave you feeling depleted. Load up on foods that are high in antioxidants like fruits and vegetables. These natural sources (as opposed to supplements) will help fight off depression. Finally, make sure you eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Beans, oatmeal and romaine lettuce are great sources of folate, while eggs, fish and poultry contain high amounts of B vitamins.

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